Denis Makhnev vs Zhandos Agmanov
GM Denis Makhnev (2562) · IM Zhandos Agmanov (2501)
Denis Makhnev and Zhandos Agmanov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2018 and the most recent in May 2026. Makhnev leads 3 wins to 1, with 10 draws (29% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Makhnev | Draws | Agmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makhnev with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Agmanov with White | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Makhnev | Draws | Agmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Makhnev | Draws | Agmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Zhandos Agmanov | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-KAZ 2026 |
| May 2025 | Zhandos Agmanov | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-KAZ 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Zhandos Agmanov | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | ch-KAZ 2024 |
| Dec 2023 | Denis Makhnev | Zhandos Agmanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-KAZ |
| Dec 2022 | Denis Makhnev | Zhandos Agmanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-KAZ |
| Jun 2022 | Zhandos Agmanov | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Aktobe Dvorkovich Rapid Open |
| Dec 2021 | Zhandos Agmanov | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-KAZ |
| Feb 2021 | Zhandos Agmanov | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | PNWCC Online Blitz JP 21 |
| Feb 2021 | Denis Makhnev | Zhandos Agmanov | 1-0 | Catalan | Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz |
| Dec 2020 | Zhandos Agmanov | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | ch-KAZ |
| May 2019 | Denis Makhnev | Zhandos Agmanov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-KAZ |
| Oct 2018 | Denis Makhnev | Zhandos Agmanov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Wch U18 |
| Apr 2018 | Zhandos Agmanov | Denis Makhnev | 1-0 | Scotch Game | ch-KAZ |
| Jan 2018 | Denis Makhnev | Zhandos Agmanov | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Pavlodar Nikitin Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Denis Makhnev and Zhandos Agmanov?
In 14 recorded games, Denis Makhnev has 3 wins, Zhandos Agmanov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Denis Makhnev and Zhandos Agmanov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 2018 to May 2026.
What openings do Denis Makhnev and Zhandos Agmanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the London System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.